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South Kintyre by-election

Argyll and Bute Council is holding a by-election to elect one councillor in Ward 1, South Kintyre, on Thursday 2 November 2023.

19 September 2023
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Making it easier for Lochgilphead pedestrians and cyclists

New design proposals including crossing points, cycling and pedestrian priority areas and footpath improvements will make it easier and more attractive for people to walk, wheel and cycle between Lochgilphead Joint Campus and the town centre.

18 September 2023

New support for jobs and businesses confirmed

Projects aimed at growing employment, supporting businesses and helping those most in need across Argyll and Bute are in line for a major boost, following confirmation of new UK Government funding.

1 June 2023

Supporting people into work

Argyll and Bute Council’s Employability Team offers a range of services and support to help people back into work and access skills and training. Over the last year, 172 people started to receive support through a number of different initiatives.

1 June 2023

Council invests in Argyll and Bute bridges

Argyll and Bute Council is investing in the area’s bridge infrastructure after successfully securing £5.4 million from the Scottish Government’s highly competitive Local Bridge Maintenance Fund.

1 June 2023

Ongoing support for Argyll and Bute businesses

Help to recover from the impact of COVID and support for business growth are just some of the benefits the Council’s Business Gateway Team has delivered for Argyll and Bute businesses.

1 June 2023

Argyll Square, Oban traffic lights

Please be patient and allow extra time for your journey – is the advice from Argyll and Bute Council to road users in Oban Town Centre, due to a sequencing issue at the pedestrian crossing.

30 May 2023

Argyll Square, Oban traffic lights

Please be patient and allow extra time for your journey – is the advice from Argyll and Bute Council to road users in Oban Town Centre, due to a sequencing issue at the pedestrian crossing.

30 May 2023
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Putting children's rights first at Small Isles Primary

Small Isles Primary on the Isle of Jura has been working hard to promote children’s rights and their efforts have paid off, having just received a prestigious Silver Rights Respecting Schools Award from UNICEF.

23 May 2023
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New parking charges from 1 June 2023

To encourage responsible parking and improve general road safety, the Scottish Government has increased national Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) for the first time in twenty-two years.

23 May 2023
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